Botany is the study of plants big and small. It is under the main branch of Life Sciences and has many specialties. A botanist salary range is from $55,000-$65,000 per year depending on their experience and education. They work mostly in colleges and univeristies teaching students and conducting research. Some work for governement agencies and others work in botanical gardens. The study of botony is important to us because many plants supply us with special ingredients used to make cures for diseases. Many are concerned that our forests are being cut down faster that we can explore the plant life in the ecosystem.
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